Black Ballerinas - My Journey to Our Legacy

From American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Misty Copeland comes a non-fiction picture book celebrating dancers of color who have influenced her on and off the stage.

About the author

Misty Copeland made history by becoming the first African American female principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre. The bestselling author of Life in Motion and the children’s books, Firebird, Bunheads, and Black Ballerinas, she is the recipient of the Leonore Annenberg Fellowship in the Arts and an inductee into the Boys and Girls Club Alumni Hall of Fame. In 2015, Misty was named to Time magazine’s 100 list and was one of Glamour magazine’s “Women of the Year.” She lives in New York City. Visit her online at MistyCopeland.com.Salena Barnes is a Berlin-based 2-D artist. She creates illustrations, characters, and art assets in the fields of entertainment, lifestyle, and culture.

Summary

From American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Misty Copeland comes a non-fiction picture book celebrating dancers of color who have influenced her on and off the stage.

Product details

• Authors: Misty Copeland, Copeland Misty
• Assisted by: Salena Barnes (Illustration)
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 10
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2021
• EAN: 9781534474246
• ISBN: 978-1-5344-7424-6
• No. of pages: 64
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Art, music; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Performing Arts / Dance, Dance, ballet (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage general interest: Dance, ballet, JUVENILE NONFICTION / African American & Black